Algebra-1

Question Analysis
This question tests the student's understanding of negative correlation in scatter plots. The data points show that as the monthly average temperature increases, the number of hot chocolate sales decreases, indicating a negative correlation.

Key Concept Explanation
Negative correlation occurs when an increase in one variable is associated with a decrease in the other variable. In this case, as the temperature rises, fewer people buy hot chocolate.

Step-by-step Solution
1. Identify the trend in the data points: (30, 120), (40, 100), (50, 80), (60, 60), (70, 40...